Hopley, James (1888-1988): Interview
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-H778*
Scope and Contents
Hopley, coal miner, discusses mining in central Illinois: the organization of the Progressive Miners of America, union conflicts and mine wars, the Mulkeytown March, strikes, bargaining conditions, contracts, and mechanization. He also discusses coal mining in England: work as a lamp carrier, pony driver, clay picker; hazards; and emigration to the U.S.
4 tapes, 315 mins.
Interview by Barbara Herndon, 1975
OPEN
For collateral file see J9/5/24
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- Hopley, James (Person)
Extent
5.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Hopley, James (Person)
- Herndon, Barbara (Person)
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Repository Details
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Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com